Barbara was born in Harbor View, Ohio. She was a resident of Fort Jones for 40 years. She and her husband Gary own Family Carpet-N-Things in Yreka. She also was co-founder and charter member of the Scott Valley Dalmatians.

Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter Brenda and her son Mitch.

She is survived by her husband Gary Lobnow; her sons Tony Pitts and his wife Sherry, Andy Pitts and his wife Lisa and Robert Lobnow; her daughter Michelle Pitts; and the loves of her life – her four granddaughters and two great-grandsons.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 3, 2012 at the Fort Jones Catholic Cemetery in Fort Jones.